Community Calendar

Art Exhibition that runs from April 17th - August 7th. <br>A site-specific photographic installation with immersive sound and fabrics, with accompanying works on paper. <br>This recent work is a gathering of several female bird calls woven together — referencing the iconic Persian poem from 1177 — The Conference of the Birds and the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote. This Epic poem, in which the birds of the world unite to seek out the truth and the wisdom of the world, is a parable for our time as well. After their trajectory, the birds find that the truth and wisdom were actually within themselves all along. We need the wisdom of the birds — unite however we can— and summon deep within ourselves to help humanity survive its own short-sightedness. <br>Sound wave patterns of actual bird calls are colored in the natural hues of that particular species—Archives Courtesy of The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. <br>Join us on May 22nd at 1 pm for a live Zoom conversation with Alice Hargrave. <br>Register on FAM's website by May 20th to receive a Zoom link for this event.

An art exhibition featuring the work of 26 Illinois artists from Freeport and beyond. <br>Ellie Bartels, Phyllis Bergagna, Carrie Carlson, Molly Carter, Diana Garrett, Lisa Goesling, Roger Goodspeed, Judith Joseph, Norm Knott, Lucian Kuranz, Barbara Larsen, Boruch Lev, Janice Lockwood, Jenny Mathews, Larry McCoy, Tim McGinnis, Nanette Mosher, Mia Rudolph, Ethel Schroer, Frances Shriver, Kelly Simler, Ginni Smith, Kevin Veara, Linda Vietmeyer, Katherine Weber, Sheila Welch <br>Since the 1970's birds have experienced a drastic reduction in numbers - 27% fewer makes 3 billion gone. The canaries in the ecological coal mine are telling us something is wrong through quieter skies. <br>This exhibit celebrates birds as metaphors, biological wonders, and an indicator species. This creature's astounding range of aesthetic beauty, with between 9,000 and 10,000 species, affords ample inspiration for any artist. As subject matter, birds are irresistible, filled with beautiful colors, striking patterns, and uplifting songs. They can also represent our souls' darker reaches — witness the collective nouns — "an unkindness of ravens" and "a murder of crows."

Twenty-nine bird portraits by Barry Treu. Each bird is on the 2020 Illinois Endangered and Threatened list. Contemporary Gallery, Freeport Art Museum

Art Exhibition that runs from April 17th - August 7th. <br>A site-specific photographic installation with immersive sound and fabrics, with accompanying works on paper. <br>This recent work is a gathering of several female bird calls woven together — referencing the iconic Persian poem from 1177 — The Conference of the Birds and the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote. This Epic poem, in which the birds of the world unite to seek out the truth and the wisdom of the world, is a parable for our time as well. After their trajectory, the birds find that the truth and wisdom were actually within themselves all along. We need the wisdom of the birds — unite however we can— and summon deep within ourselves to help humanity survive its own short-sightedness. <br>Sound wave patterns of actual bird calls are colored in the natural hues of that particular species—Archives Courtesy of The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. <br>Join us on May 22nd at 1 pm for a live Zoom conversation with Alice Hargrave. <br>Register on FAM's website by May 20th to receive a Zoom link for this event.

An art exhibition featuring the work of 26 Illinois artists from Freeport and beyond. <br>Ellie Bartels, Phyllis Bergagna, Carrie Carlson, Molly Carter, Diana Garrett, Lisa Goesling, Roger Goodspeed, Judith Joseph, Norm Knott, Lucian Kuranz, Barbara Larsen, Boruch Lev, Janice Lockwood, Jenny Mathews, Larry McCoy, Tim McGinnis, Nanette Mosher, Mia Rudolph, Ethel Schroer, Frances Shriver, Kelly Simler, Ginni Smith, Kevin Veara, Linda Vietmeyer, Katherine Weber, Sheila Welch <br>Since the 1970's birds have experienced a drastic reduction in numbers - 27% fewer makes 3 billion gone. The canaries in the ecological coal mine are telling us something is wrong through quieter skies. <br>This exhibit celebrates birds as metaphors, biological wonders, and an indicator species. This creature's astounding range of aesthetic beauty, with between 9,000 and 10,000 species, affords ample inspiration for any artist. As subject matter, birds are irresistible, filled with beautiful colors, striking patterns, and uplifting songs. They can also represent our souls' darker reaches — witness the collective nouns — "an unkindness of ravens" and "a murder of crows."

Twenty-nine bird portraits by Barry Treu. Each bird is on the 2020 Illinois Endangered and Threatened list. Contemporary Gallery, Freeport Art Museum

Art Exhibition that runs from April 17th - August 7th. <br>A site-specific photographic installation with immersive sound and fabrics, with accompanying works on paper. <br>This recent work is a gathering of several female bird calls woven together — referencing the iconic Persian poem from 1177 — The Conference of the Birds and the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote. This Epic poem, in which the birds of the world unite to seek out the truth and the wisdom of the world, is a parable for our time as well. After their trajectory, the birds find that the truth and wisdom were actually within themselves all along. We need the wisdom of the birds — unite however we can— and summon deep within ourselves to help humanity survive its own short-sightedness. <br>Sound wave patterns of actual bird calls are colored in the natural hues of that particular species—Archives Courtesy of The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. <br>Join us on May 22nd at 1 pm for a live Zoom conversation with Alice Hargrave. <br>Register on FAM's website by May 20th to receive a Zoom link for this event.

Twenty-nine bird portraits by Barry Treu. Each bird is on the 2020 Illinois Endangered and Threatened list. Contemporary Gallery, Freeport Art Museum

An art exhibition featuring the work of 26 Illinois artists from Freeport and beyond. <br>Ellie Bartels, Phyllis Bergagna, Carrie Carlson, Molly Carter, Diana Garrett, Lisa Goesling, Roger Goodspeed, Judith Joseph, Norm Knott, Lucian Kuranz, Barbara Larsen, Boruch Lev, Janice Lockwood, Jenny Mathews, Larry McCoy, Tim McGinnis, Nanette Mosher, Mia Rudolph, Ethel Schroer, Frances Shriver, Kelly Simler, Ginni Smith, Kevin Veara, Linda Vietmeyer, Katherine Weber, Sheila Welch <br>Since the 1970's birds have experienced a drastic reduction in numbers - 27% fewer makes 3 billion gone. The canaries in the ecological coal mine are telling us something is wrong through quieter skies. <br>This exhibit celebrates birds as metaphors, biological wonders, and an indicator species. This creature's astounding range of aesthetic beauty, with between 9,000 and 10,000 species, affords ample inspiration for any artist. As subject matter, birds are irresistible, filled with beautiful colors, striking patterns, and uplifting songs. They can also represent our souls' darker reaches — witness the collective nouns — "an unkindness of ravens" and "a murder of crows."

Art Exhibition that runs from April 17th - August 7th. <br>A site-specific photographic installation with immersive sound and fabrics, with accompanying works on paper. <br>This recent work is a gathering of several female bird calls woven together — referencing the iconic Persian poem from 1177 — The Conference of the Birds and the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote. This Epic poem, in which the birds of the world unite to seek out the truth and the wisdom of the world, is a parable for our time as well. After their trajectory, the birds find that the truth and wisdom were actually within themselves all along. We need the wisdom of the birds — unite however we can— and summon deep within ourselves to help humanity survive its own short-sightedness. <br>Sound wave patterns of actual bird calls are colored in the natural hues of that particular species—Archives Courtesy of The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. <br>Join us on May 22nd at 1 pm for a live Zoom conversation with Alice Hargrave. <br>Register on FAM's website by May 20th to receive a Zoom link for this event.